As he begins his ninth season as the quarterback for the Cowboys, Dak Prescott is faced with the challenge of leading the team to a Super Bowl victory. Despite his impressive regular season record, he has yet to achieve this goal. Prescott’s postseason record stands at 2-5, leaving him struggling to advance past the divisional round.
Despite these challenges, some believe that Prescott still has the potential to succeed. Troy Aikman, who currently works as an ESPN analyst, believes that Prescott can follow in his footsteps and lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl victory. Aikman draws a comparison to Peyton Manning’s early career and notes how Manning faced similar criticism before ultimately achieving success. Manning did not win his first playoff game until his sixth season and went on to win his first Super Bowl in his ninth season.
Prescott, however, faces uncertainty as he approaches the final year of his contract with the Cowboys. He possesses no-trade and no-tag clauses in his contract, leaving his long-term status with the team up in the air. Although the team remains optimistic about reaching a long-term agreement with Prescott, doubts linger about his potential future with the team until a deal is finalized.